Let’s face it, wine shopping can be pretty intimidating especially if it's your first foray. The last thing you want is purchasing a bottle and not liking how it tastes after. Enter Vin Geek, a trendy new wine bar and retail store in Orchard seeking to make wine culture more accessible for everyone.
First things first, there’s an automated wine dispenser in the 52-seater wine bar that holds 24 different bottles at a time. Vin Geek ensures variety with a rotating lineup of wines from France, Italy, Australia and Spain where guests can choose between three pour sizes (30ml, 90ml or 150ml). A quick glance and you’ll realise that there are wines for every budget.
On one end, there are pocket-friendly options – think like an approachable 30ml glass of Rosé that goes for only $2.50 – for those looking to casually explore. While the higher-end spectrum – think like a nuanced well-bodied 30ml Penfolds Grange Bin 95 priced at $44 – caters to serious oenophiles.
Once you make up your mind, simply scan the QR code, purchase and let the machine dispense the wine of your choice to enjoy – pretty much like adding to cart and checking out while online shopping. The joyful inebriation making you a little peckish? The wine bar also slings up a medley of dishes and snacks from a crispy Salt-N-Pepa squid ($18) to a full Seacuterie Platter ($55) showcasing three different types of sustainably sourced premium canned seafood.
Planning your next house party or just stocking your shelves on a regular grocery run? Head straight to the retail store and get your shopping on. Vin Geek meticulously sources from foreign shores to bring a curated selection of wine labels, over 30 handpicked artisanal cheeses – including the Brie de Meaux (dubbed as the ‘original’ Brie), premium tinned seafood, jams, and other knick-knacks that pair well with the bottles.